AIM, MSN counts as text messages?

[pllb]

I signed up for the $25 plan which is unlimited data and 400 texts a month. The guy told me aim, msn counts as text messages..is this true?

[juice]

Yes, if you read the fine print you would know that AIM, YIM and MSN Messanger all use SMS. They aren't using the data plan like Google Talk.

[pllb]

Ok, thanks.

[juice]

No problem.

Just a heads up though, try to search around a bit for information ;)

[lilcleo001]

What if you have the $35 plan? The unlimited txt and data? I'm sure you won't get charged right?

[lightforce]

if u have 35 plan u have unlimited

[mithikx]

can you use meebo or something to avoid that? (having IMs count as SMS that is...) and does it count IMs sent to you? cause im a little confused on this

[maclondon]

Yes, if you read the fine print you would know that AIM, YIM and MSN Messanger all use SMS. They aren't using the data plan like Google Talk.

use a web based messenger like meebo.com
works a treat

[juice]

What if you have the $35 plan? The unlimited txt and data? I'm sure you won't get charged right?

Then it's all unlimited. Data and texts.


use a web based messenger like meebo.com
works a treat

Thanks for the heads up. I'll have to check it out.

[doobio]

So are google talk messages free then? They don't use text messaging?

[ren857]

So are google talk messages free then? They don't use text messaging?

Gtalk messages are free. They use data, not texts.

[doobio]

Gtalk messages are free. They use data, not texts.
Sweet. Thanks!